10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,252 miles

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problem #2

Jun 042009

Rio

  • 60,000 miles
Driver tboned another auto who failed to yield on a green left turn. Totaled Kia Rio. Bumper was torn off, drive shaft on top of the Rio. No air bag deployment at moving rate of 35-40mph. Driver did not receive bad injury, but did have whiplash, mild concussion, and deep tissue trauma to knee. Kia motors will not respond via email or phone.

- Muenster, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 082008

Rio

  • 36,505 miles
On October 8, 2008. I was involved in a major four car accident. However, my airbags never deployed in my vehicle. My car will not be repairable it will be a total loss vehicle. It was a 2007 Kia Rio, and nothing has been done to fix this problem.

- Sandersville, GA, USA

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